Changing : Essays in Art Criticism

"During the period 1965-1970 when the twenty-one essays collected in this volume were written, Lucy Lippard established herself as one of America's finest art critics, for she combines great intelligence and perceptiveness with a clear and honest style that leads the reader directly to the issues involved. The broad variety of topics discussed fundamentally revolves around the artistic and aesthetic developments of the most recent art, and it also includes a searching look at the nature and responsibilities of the art critic. The result is strong and thought-provoking reading for all who wish a deeper understanding of the contemporary aesthetic" -- p. [4] of cover